All ‘creepy’ critters have a role in the ecosystem, and none will go out of their way to harm me — these animals consider humans to be the dangerous ones.
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Somalia Needs Integrated Relief Efforts
Lawlessness, famine, piracy … all pose serious challenges in present-day Somalia. To find a solution, we must all work together.
Liberian President Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize was awarded today to three remarkable women who have dedicated their lives to promoting peace
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Brazilian State Aims to Restore Ecosystems on Agricultural Lands
Brazil’s Forest Code has been a controversial discussion topic lately; revision of this law could clear the way for massive
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Remembering Wangari Maathai
Today the conservation movement lost a great hero and visionary with the passing of Africa’s first woman Nobel Peace Prize Laureate,
Why We Shouldn’t Give Up on Logged Forests
Old growth rain forests are comprised of massive trees — centuries-old behemoths that tower above the biological exuberance thriving beneath.
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Thomas Friedman Stresses Connection Between Nature + Security
As someone whose job it is to pay close attention to global issues and events in the news, I consume
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For Sustainable Forestry, the Power of Dialogue
What happens when a conservationist and a forestry company official walk into a forest? This isn’t the first line of
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The Secret Lives of Mammals
IN PHOTOS: See images from the camera-trap study We all love mammals — from furry pandas to wise old elephants
Cambodian Ranger Station Will Protect Forest for Gibbons + People
It’s a good week for gibbons! On Monday we announced the discovery of the largest population of northern white-cheeked crested
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